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The Historic Zone - Vallarta ArtWalk

one can start anywhere, including in the middle. Many participants visit every gallery, others may only go to only one or a few, but the evening is a must for residents and visitors alike who enjoy art along

at www.VallartaArtWalk.com and most of the member galleries have their own websites. The member galleries are listed on the edge of the adjacent map and numbered from north (1) to south (13,) but

with meeting new people and seeing old friends while combining the experience with a great meal or entertainment in the most exciting part of this beautiful city, the Historic Zone.

The Wednesday Art Walks will continue through the last week of May, and although some galleries close or reduce their hours during the summer months, several maintain their regular schedule.

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very Wednesday, from October through May, the thirteen member galleries of the Vallarta Artwalk will have evening cocktail receptions from 6:00 to 10:00 pm for the highly talented Mexican and international artists that they represent. The Historic Zone is where the city was founded in 1851 and includes the original stretch of the Malecon (ocean promenade) with its monumental bronze sculptures, as well as the famous Virgin de Guadalupe church with its spectacular crown, with the townsquare and city hall in front. It is also home to some of the most popular and highly rated restaurants in Vallarta, including Mexican, Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Cuban and French. The perennial favourite, Cafe des Artistes, offers a special Art Walk Menu from 6:00 to 11:00 pm on Wednesdays. Several live music venues and discos reflect a similar diversity and the area is also the home of the Naval Historical Museum, the Anthropological Museum and the Office of Cultural Projects, OPC. The historic zone is quite compact, stretching from the Cuale River in the south to the northern end of the Malecon at 31 October Street, significant as the date of Vallarta being officially recognized as a municipality. All of the galleries are within one to three blocks from the Malecon in a north to south stretch of only eight blocks, so it’s an easy walk and there are large public parking garages at either end. Eight of the galleries participated last season, and they are: Colectika, Corsica I, Corsica II, Galeria Pacifico, The Loft, Caballito del Mar, Galeria de Ollas and Galeria Nordsouth. They will be joined by a member of past years, Galeria Uno, as well as four new members, Galeria Ro’Wo, Petra Luna Galeria, LOD, and Galeria 108. The galleries range from small to large, new to established, traditional to contemporary, and have a wide range of offerings from highly specialized to multifaceted. One can expect to see a huge overview of artistic creations ranging from paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, tapestry and designer jewelry and furniture. The Art Walk brochure 20172018 gives details on each gallery with photos as well as a map of the Historic Zone that facilitates this self-guided tour. It can be found in many leading restaurants, hotels and stores in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding communities as well as in each member gallery. This information is also available online

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Guayabitos to the Ameca River and including Nuevo Vallarta. BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare within Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board a bus. Hold on to your ticket. This is your proof and insurance should anything happen. Bus destinations are typically written on the front of the window. Those with a ‘centro’ sign will drive through downtown Puerto Vallarta and those with a ‘tunel’ sign will drive through the tunnel roads that go behind the city. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person unless there are more than four passengers. Take note of the taxi number on the outside door and where it picked you up. If you lose an item this information will be vital to attempting to get it back. MONEY EXCHANGE: To exchange money you will need your passport. Best option is to use your bankcard to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees. USING PESOS OR USD: Businesses must display their prices in pesos and they may also post the prices in any other currency they choose. They cannot refuse to accept pesos. Some service staff may appreciate being tipped in USD and others in pesos. If you are concerned, ask. TIPPING: How much and when you tip are personal choices and unless otherwise noted a 10-20%

tip on food and beverage and services is standard. Tip the kids and seniors who bag your groceries. They work exclusively for tips. Have change at the ready for musicians and clowns that ride the buses – typically tipping 5 pesos or less. Taxi drivers do not receive tips unless they go to extraordinary lengths. DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water (at the source) is certified pure enough to drink. For many who live here long term, we drink from our taps with no issues. For those on vacation, it may be better to stick to bottled water. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with a rescue animal is easy – and it’s easy to take them home with you. The process is quick and inexpensive. You need a certificate of health from a local vet with the appropriate inoculations, among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo hold of the plane may be your biggest challenge. Contact your airline to double-check their requirements. COMMON SENSE: Just as you would not walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 15,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not a valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that the system works much differently here than you are likely used to. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. LONG-DISTANCE CALLS FROM WITHIN MEXICO For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (U.S. and Canada country code is 1), so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number. CALLING CELL PHONES (FROM A LAND LINE) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, the 10 digit number. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. PHONE CARDS Phone cards (tarjetas telefonicas) for use in pay phones can be bought at newsstands and in pharmacies. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers! NAME PASS DATE AZAMARA QUEST 694 03/02/2018 COSTA LUMINOSA 2,826 04/02/2018 RUBY PRINCESS 3,782 06/02/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 07/02/2018 CORAL PRINCESS 1,974 07/02/2018 OOSTERDAM 1,848 08/02/2018 GRAND PRINCESS 2,600 10/02/2018 RUBY PRINCESS 3,782 13/02/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 14/02/2018 OOSTERDAM 1,848 15/02/2018 GRAND PRINCESS 2,600 20/02/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 21/02/2018

Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Consulates American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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In the month of February Puerto Vallarta welcomes 36,602 passengers! NAME PASS DATE OOSTERDAM 1,848 22/02/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 28/02/2018

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There are regular markets called ‘tianguis’ that occur in many neighbourhoods throughout the week. You can usually buy fruits and veggies, clothing, household items. The markets and events here represent local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs. Unless noted (*) most run from the first week of November through April. FRIDAY *Marsol Friday Market by the Pier - 9:30 am -1:30 pm Open every Friday all year located on Francisca Rodriguez street Sayulita Mercado del Pueblo - 9am -2 pm

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SATURDAY Olas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park *Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 1:30 pm Every Saturday all year, locate at Venustiano Carranza 466 Los Mangos Market 9:30 am -2 pm - at 1001 Francisco Villa

s I write this we are (finally) closing the Reader’s Choice Voting – hopefully, you’ve taken the time to cast your votes for the best everything. We will publish the winners of all the votes cast and of our sponsorship prizes in the coming weeks. Following that we will publish a new guide called The 2018 Guide to the Best of Banderas Bay which will highlight the winners and other favorite businesses as well as articles that showcase the best of our area. If you’re interested in participating in this magazine, we have a couple of weeks until we go to press – send me a message and I can give you more details. This weekend we have the 7th Annual Charro Championships at Arena Vallarta, Sayulita Festival, in Sayulita as well as lots of live music and theater around the bay. We have some big fundraisers coming up in February including the Corazon de Nina Open your Heart Gala on February 14, the What a Drag event, which has moved to Teatro Vallarta to provide more space for everyone takes place on the 18th. One of our favourite events the Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for February 24 at El Rio BBQ, and we have three-days of Riverfest from March 2-4. Last week I booked my bi-annual hair appointment with Luis at Salon Malecon, where he took off 20 lbs and 15 years (mas o menos) and of course, to celebrate my fabulous hairdo, the husband and I hit the town, checking out some new (to us) spots including a really great dinner at Porfirios. I can’t determine if I enjoyed more the tamale verde served in a miniature version of a riverboat in of Xochimilco (called chinampas) or the eight-person mariachi that serenaded the restaurant with familiar

SUNDAY Huanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9am -3pm - Located at La Cruz Marina TUESDAY Riviera Market 9am - 2 pm Located in Nuevo Vallarta in the parking lot behind the Casino. WEDNESDAY Bucerias Forever Spring Market - 9am - 1pm -Lazaro Cardenas / Javier Mina - Opposite La Vida condos *Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm See their map for locations. Bohemio Artisans Co op - 625 Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 10 - 2 THURSDAY Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm - along the marina ‘pop’ songs. Either way, it is both elegant and fun and a great menu at a fair price. From there we went downtown, first stopping at the new Alemacen Cocktail Bar on Francisco L Madero then heading to Bar Morelos where a live band was playing popular Cumbia dance tunes and the staff dress up in hilarious costumes, perfect for Instagram selfies. The next day sucked – apparently I’m still middle-aged, and I can’t bounce back as I used too. But my hair looked amazing. See Luis. If nothing else you’ll have an excuse to hit the town. I had an interesting letter from a lovely, long-time resident of Vallarta this week who wanted to discuss using Old Town vs. Romantic Zone to describe the area around Olas Altas/Basilio Badillo. Her premise is that in fact Centro is older and it’s confusing to call Old Town, Old Town, and it should be the Romantic Zone. We live here and so know the area by many names including the correct one which is

Colonia Emiliano Zapata. I think it’s generational. If you’ve been here for decades, then you know it as Emiliano Zapata, more recently it has become Old Town, and, I think that the Romantic Zone sounds a little odd – zone? And is this because of the colourful bougainvillea weaving through wrought iron window bars, or is it because people stay up late ‘getting romantic’? I could be wrong, but Romantic Zone seems like a marketing ploy. Anyways, dear readers, what is your preference to describe the neighbourhood of Emiliano Zapata? Are you confused by one or the other? I suspect if you’ve lived here since 2000 or earlier, you are of one mind and those of us newer to the City have another idea. I’d love to hear your thoughts. I have no preference; as long as you don’t call me late for happy hour! Interestingly I learned recently that ‘no one’ calls Puerto Vallarta P.V., that is just for tourists, but

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sing fine brushes of squirrel tail hair, artists create intricate patterns and designs on clay pottery ranging in size from small tiles and dinner plates to huge vases which are then fired in kilns overnight. Find this on a guided walk around historic Vallarta with PuertoVallartaWalkingTours.com. Stroll the cobblestone streets, typical of Spanish Colonial architecture, while absorbing the sights, smells

seeing as how all our wonderful visitors keep us in margaritas and tacos, well, it saves me 12 characters. Please remember to tip well, say no to that straw (“Sin popote, por favor”), don’t step on the turtles, be kind to the whales and shop locally. Thank you to everyone who

and sounds of daily life. Visit markets, historic buildings, and workshops. Get immersed in the culture while exploring areas you might not find on your own. www. puertovallartawalkingtours.com

participated in the ‘Best of’ Readers Choice Awards. It’s our first year, so we know there were a few issues, but we had a great response, and we intend to do better next year. Gracias a todos! Safe travels, Madeline

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colors for each series then make canes and sheets of clay with different techniques to make the beads,” explains

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“Our friends always stop by to say hello and now you can, too! Stop by to visit us this Saturday and pick out your favorite one-of-a-kind piece.” You can also connect with Karen Mical Designs at +1 (603) 898 5488 US and +52 (322) 113 2192 and at karenmical@yahoo.com.

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Marijuana proposal gets Shape of Water leads Oscar nominations mixed response

overnment says it is not in favor of legalizing its recreational use A proposal to legalize marijuana in tourist destinations that was put forward this week by the federal tourism secretary has been met with a mixed response from other politicians. Enrique de la Madrid suggested Thursday that legalizing marijuana in Baja California Sur and Quintana Roo might help combat rising levels of insecurity in those states’ popular tourism destinations. He later said on Twitter that his comments reflected his own personal views. Speaking yesterday at a state governments’ conference in Guadalajara, Jalisco, the new interior secretary said the Mexican government does not support the legalization of recreational marijuana use. “Drugs are illegal because they are harmful to health, they don’t stop being harmful to health if they are legal . . . the federal government does not share [de la Madrid’s] approach . . .” Alfonso Navarrete Prida said. He added that the government had made it clear that it supported the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. He also said that specific security objectives for 2018 would be announced in the coming days and weeks. In contrast, the governor of Jalisco said at the same conference that he was in favor of the legalization of marijuana use, but took the idea a step further than de la Madrid. “. . . We need to start a debate regarding the legalization of marijuana. Not just in tourist places, but in the whole country, because what’s killing our young people isn’t consumption [of drugs], it’s the transportation and trafficking of drugs,” Aristóteles Sandoval said. He called on state congresses and all authorities to work together to confront a “reality that is exploding in our face.” The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) governor argued that “we must abandon the moral high ground” because the insecurity problem requires an urgent solution. Sandoval cited a joint study by the Norwegian School of Economics and Pennsylvania State University to back up his view. The 2017 study found that the

legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana use led to a 13% reduction in violent crime in the U.S. states that border Mexico. The governor of Baja California Sur — home to the popular tourist destinations of Los Cabos and La Paz — gave a mixed response to the legalization proposal. “In principle, I’m not in favor of legalization,” Carlos Mendoza Davis said. However, he promptly added, “but I must also say that it seems foolish and illogical that we’re fighting here with a strategy that costs lives in Mexico but magically, crossing the border, marijuana becomes legal.” The National Action Party (PAN) governor called for further analysis of the idea and said that if the proposal is adopted, it should apply to the community as a whole, rather than just clearly-defined tourism areas such as resorts. “. . . It would be very difficult to enclose these types of measures only in some areas of a community,” he said. The three leading presidential aspirants have also made brief comments about the issue. At an event in Veracruz yesterday, Ricardo Anaya, the pre-candidate for a PAN-led rightleft coalition, said that he supported the idea of a debate on the subject. However, the pre-candidate for the Morena party, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, refused to be drawn into the issue. “No comment about it,” he said in Chiapas Thursday adding, “I’m not going to get into that because later they’ll accuse me of being supported by the Russians.” In Hermosillo, Sonora, the pre-candidate for the PRI, José Antonio Meade, rejected de la Madrid’s idea that one law could apply to certain areas of the country and not others. “. . . We can’t make a different public policy for different regions . . .” he said before adding that “there has to be a debate, a serious debate” on the issue. Original: Mexico News Daily

he film received 13, including best film, best director Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is on a roll. His latest film, already the winner of three big awards, has swept the Academy Awards nominations with a total of 13. Best picture and best director are among the Oscar nominations announced this morning for The Shape of Water, del Toro’s 10th feature film. The “romantic ode to the horror films of his youth,” as described by the magazine Variety, fell just

one nomination short of tying for the record of 14 Academy Award nominations shared by the films All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. But it was one better than the number of nominations granted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, where it raked in 12, including best film and best director. In September, del Toro won the Golden Lion award for the best film at the Venice International Film Festival. The Jalisco-born filmmaker’s dark fantasy drama then went on to win two Golden Globes

Mexico makes history with win over US

omen’s soccer team wins regional championship with 4-2 victory Mexico’s under-20 women’s soccer team made history yesterday in Trinidad & Tobago, beating the United States 4-2 to win the CONCACAF regional championship. It was the first CONCACAF win ever for the women’s under-20 team. The teams played to a 1-1 tie in regulation time and finished the match with penalty kicks 30 minutes later, in which Mexican goalkeeper

Emily Alvarado was the star of the game for the Mexico side. The team was playing the U.S. for the third time at the championship and had lost both earlier games. Mexico advanced to the final after beating Canada 4-3 on Friday. That win guaranteed a berth in the Under-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for August in France, where third-place Haiti and the U.S. will also represent the North and Central America and Caribbean region. Original: Mexico News Daily

last month, including best director, out of seven nominations. Along with best picture and best director, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated The Shape of Water for best actress, best supporting actress, best supporting actor, best original screenplay, best original score, best film editing, best production design, best cinematography, best costume design, best sound editing and best sound mixing. The film hit Mexican cinemas two weekends ago, rising to the top of the domestic box office

Tourism Emerges Indigenous Culture

ourism is a tool for integrating cultural heritage, preservation of biodiversity and the defense of indigenous peoples, the chairman of Mexico’s Indigenous Tourism Network of Mexico (RITA) told EFE. “What we are trying to achieve is community development with identity, having tourism as a showcase,” Ricardo Campos said. RITA comprises more than 100 organizations in 16 states representing 17 indigenous peoples, including Purepechas, Totonacos, Mazahuas and Lacandones. Campos said that RITA seeks to achieve decent living standards for communities while preserving their identity, as opposed to cases in which tourism “has negatively affected biodiversity and culture.” He cited the example of the Mayan area, where the steady flow of tourists has been accompanied by “a high level of loss of language and biodiversity due to tourist megaprojects.” Through RITA, he said, “we seek to join this tourism development, but

Vallarta brings new buses to old routes

oming mid-February you will see new public buses on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. 30 buses are expected to begin operating in February with a total of 327 new buses by August. These new air-conditioned buses run on a cleaner burning natural gas, are designed to offer accessibility for everyone and they will have a pre-paid fare collection system. With these changes it is expected that fares will increase to 10 pesos while travel on the

older buses will remain at 7.5 pesos. "It will be up to them to make the analysis of making the balance that this standard demands in the aspect of establishing service, quality, investment and tariff. It is obvious, logical that there must be a balanced tariff between what the entrepreneur invests and has to sustain, because otherwise a sustainable transport anywhere in the world we can obtain, "said Sepúlveda Enríquez, Minister of

Transportation. Sepúlveda Enríquez also explained that training for drivers has already begun because it is pointless, he said, to have new vehicles and new routes if the attitude of the drivers is not adequate, "this is like a restaurant, food can be very good but if the service or the waiter is bad, everyone describes it as displeasure. " The first buses are expected to offer service on Febrary 15-17.

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and earning 61.2 million pesos (just under US $3.5 million) on its opening weekend. The 90th Academy Awards ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, at 7:00pm CT on March 4. Original: Mexico News Daily

as Tool to Defend in Mexico sustainably.” “We are focusing tourist activity toward building a platform for the development of indigenous communities, all the while generating sustainable economic mechanisms that maintain and benefit from biodiversity,” Campos said. He said that sustainable tourism is gaining ground on traditional tourism, as reflected in a shift toward a more environmentally friendly tourism. “There is an increased awareness from both domestic and foreign tourists. That is the reason for the increase in demand,” he added. New tourism projects must include a greater focus on local development, Campos said. “It’s not about generating projects that may have a negative impact on the communities’ identity or organization,” he said. RITA’s philosophy is that tourism projects should be designed to incorporate the actions communities take every day to preserve their culture, biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Original: laht.com

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I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan.

he Vallarta Garden Club has done it again! An outstanding fundraiser/gala event that will be talked about until the next one rolls around January 2019. Every single person I talked to during and after the sold-out Fiesta Azul was thrilled with the décor, the food, the entertainment and the items for auction. And, profits exceeded last year which means the Garden Club is ready to move forward with their biggest project – and perhaps the most important one – to revitalize the Main Plaza for May’s 50th and 100th anniversary of the Municipality and City of Vallarta. A note about the food: A vegan told me the Portobello mushroom dinner at the Fiesta Azul was the best he has had in Vallarta. Ever. And, it’s available on Oscar’s regular menu. A shout out to Paul Crist, owner of Hotel Mercurio who (again) donated all the wine for the event. I would venture a guess that there were more perfect orchids in captivity at the Fiesta Azul than exist at the Botanical Gardens. And, a week later, my two are still lovely. (Please note I left the Fiesta with two orchids and NO TABLECLOTHS!) I wonder what colour we will be next year? Speaking of the City’s anniversary events, sculptor Jim Demetro is working hard on his latest project that will be erected on the Malecon close to the Hotel Rosita. “The Fisherman” is life-size and a lot of work must still be done before the sculpture heads to the foundry to be bronzed. And, here’s the rub – the City would really like it to be finished and in place before the end of May!!!! The bronzing process can take two to three months so, Jim needs your help fast! Stop by Demetro Galeria on Lazaro Cardenas next to Page in the Sun, make a donation (whatever you can) and put a piece of clay on the sculpture and be a part of history! Have a look at the gallery – it’s fabulous, and don’t forget to come by Thursday night for a glass of wine and hear the history of “The

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Fisherman” , it is a delightful, true story. I’ll be there. I’ve already added my bit of clay to the kitty. And, you can sign up for sculpting classes while you’re at it. Skip Everett flew into town for a couple of days and enjoyed dinner with other ‘Friends of Rodolfo’ Sunday evening at Coco Tropical. Rodolfo, a talented blind-frombirth tenor has been delighting restaurant goers and passers-by for a few Sundays now and will continue until the end of March. I’ve never seen Coco Tropical so busy so early! And happy. Super location right on Los Muertos beach, fine food, and exceptional entertainment that is pitched perfectly to continue a conversation without having to shout. I love that. Local favorite musician, Jean-Guy Comeau, a regular entertainer at Incanto, has been working with Rodolfo for just a few weeks. I have to say the difference in Rodolfo’s voice is remarkable. For a man in his 40’s, who has never had a voice lesson or ever sung with live music – only tracks, I have to commend Jean-Guy – what an outstanding, great teacher you are. And, to Rodolfo: the sky’s the limit! And, that does it for my week, From Here.

his weekend my husband and I will celebrate ten years of marriage. It’s been nearly sixteen years of a committed relationship, but we keep February 3 as our celebration day. This is partly because the grandparents come in the winter, which means Gil and I can sneak away for a night or two without worrying about whether the babysitter will ever come back after an entire weekend with my children. But it’s also because our wedding was one of our favorite days ever. We were surrounded by our family and friends at a beautiful hotel on the beach, right at sunset. We had our favorite food and music (two of the most important elements of a happy life) and we danced in the sand until we could hardly lift our legs. In a shared life of so many incredible moments, this night was one of the very best. And it does seem right to celebrate a day where so many promises were made. Ten years ago it was so easy to promise “for better or for worse”. We were surrounded by family and by beauty, and everything felt like it would always be “for better”. We loved each other like we were in a Nicolas Sparks novel. We were young and strong and could still eat a heavy meal without heartburn. Besides, we already had our two kids, so it kind of felt like a little of “for worse” had already shown up in all the sleepless nights, high fevers and teething. What kind of couple couldn’t make it if they still loved each other after consecutive nights of tag teaming with a screaming baby? So it was easy to say “I do” when our pastor talked about sickness, health, better, worse, richer, poorer. We were healthy, we had full-time work, and we had our beautiful family. “For worse” just felt like words we said to get those rings on our fingers. Sure, I meant them. And I know Gil did too. But I think

there’s no way to really understand “for worse” until it finally shows up. For Gil and I “for worse” meant the death of a parent, a lost pregnancy, a loved one with a drug issue. It’s meant a chronic illness and losing friends to cancer and to suicide. And in those times, it’s been a promise made again and again with every hour in a hospital waiting room, in the grip of two hands held tightly, in the words spoken softly so the children won’t hear. Some of those times felt like waves on a rough day in the ocean. One would hit us and we’d roll, head over heels. We’d come up sputtering and shaken, only to be wiped out by another, this one just a little bigger and a little more menacing. Sometimes I wondered when we’d get a break from the constant swells so we could finally get to shore and to sun again. I wondered if “for worse” would become “the worst” and we wouldn’t make it out at all. But I never wondered if I should let go of the hand I was holding and try to head for shore on my own. The hand gripping mine has always been strong, steady and sure. Gil faced every tough moment with patience and love. He leaned on me when he was tired and hurt, but he never once swam away. If I have ever found any beauty or grace in a hard situation, it’s because he held it up to the light for me. It was easy to say “for worse” at our ceremony when we couldn’t even imagine what it would mean. But I’m so grateful to have a partner who has faced “for worse” by my side. Maybe we haven’t seen the worst. But there’s no one with whom I’d rather face the waves.

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The Scoop on Poop

ast week we had a presentation on diarrhea given by one of our wonderful gastric specialists. It had to be one of the best presentations we have ever had as Dr. De Mucha shared basic, but very important information on this not-very-popular-subject (although it certainly doesn’t prevent people from stopping me and regaling me with their bowel habits regardless of where I am). I thought I would put some of the highlights in an article. There is way too much self-diagnosing out there! Diarrhea is not an illness, it is a symptom. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which can be life-threatening if untreated. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in chil-

dren, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. The use of balanced electrolyte rehydration over other oral rehydration options in the elderly with severe diarrhea or any traveler with cholera-like watery diarrhea is recommended. Stool diagnostic studies may be used if available in cases of dysentery, moderate-to-severe disease, and symptoms lasting more than 7 days to clarify the etiology of the patient’s illness and enable specific directed therapy. The use of probiotics or prebiotics for treatment of acute diarrhea in adults is not recommended, except in cases of post-antibiotic-associated illness. See a doctor if you feel ill, have bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain or diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours.

If your poop is like hard pellets that resemble jelly beans or nuts or firm and shaped like a lumpy, nut-filled candy bar, it may indicate that you are dehydrated and constipated. Drink more water and increase your dietary fiber intake. If your poop looks like corn on the cob or sausage with surface cracks or shaped like a snake with a smooth, soft surface then congratulations! You are doing fine! Good work! If your poop is soft with clear

cut edges, resembling chicken nuggets, or mushy like pudding or soft edges or watery with no solid form, then these can indicate a low soluble fiber diet intake, imbalanced “friendly”

bacteria and/or a gastrointestinal disorder. If the condition persists, please consult your physician. Diarrhea can be caused by numerous items: viruses, bacteria (food poisoning), parasites, medications, lactose intolerance, fructose, artificial sweeteners, surgery, and other more specific digestive disorders. One of the best points Dr. De Mucha made was regarding lactose intolerance. He said that “milk is for babies” so as people grow up, they become intolerant to lactose. He used the example that of course, puppies drink their mother’s milk. When you give a grown dog milk, they nearly always get diarrhea. Makes sense, no? There is no need to take the “preventative” anti-parasite medication that seems to be very popular around here. If you think you have parasites, then do a stool study and go from there. In addition, the anti-parasite medication might not “kill” specific parasites that you might have anyway. These meds are very hard on the liver. Add a few cocktails and boom! Here’s to a first-class week!

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t may be news to some of my readers: US citizens with “seriously delinquent” tax debt are at risk of having US passports not renewed or revoked. In 2018, that means a total amount due greater than $51,000. The IRS was expected to begin this process in January 2018 and I’ve read somewhere that over 200,000 taxpayers are eligible(!) Passport revocation was added to the law in 2015, long a “pet cause” of retiring Senator Hatch of Utah. If you have “seriously delinquent” debt, the IRS certifies it and puts you on a list. The I R S turns the

list to the Treasury Department; the State Department is then told about you. Once on the list, State may refuse to grant a passport or renewal--- or go as far as revoking one. To people that live outside the US or travel extensively, this is a huge thing. Just the prospect of having a passport taken away can chill one to the core. It may have unexpected consequences; how are you going to renew your Residente permit without a valid passport? Conceptually this is not new. People that owe enough child support have their passports not renewed until they pay down their debt. I can only imagine what will be the next object of Congressional fancy.

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It has taken almost three years for IRS, Treasury and State to figure how to implement this-particularly the process of notifying taxpayers, advising remedies and review. Persons will have a process to fight certification, including going to the Tax Court or other federal courts. Pay attention if you owe in the neighborhood of $51,000. The trigger includes tax, penalty and interest, growing daily. It isn’t too difficult to get there. Key is to not let the number rise above $51,000. Some situations prevent certification: A payment plan; being eligible for “currently not collectible” status, filing for bankruptcy and a few other reasons, like offers in

compromise, being a tax identity theft victim, or “innocent spouse” procedures. A letter will be sent by the IRS -you guessed it- to your last known mailing address. If that address is no longer yours, you will never get notice. It is important the IRS has your current address. We can “self update” through tax returns or through change of address forms. This stuff is heavy handed, but people don’t have to take this lying down. There are, in my opinion, several alternatives short of outright payment. But sticking one’s head on the sand is certainly not one of them.

Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

Rocking it in Vallarta Nayarit

nlike the image of rocking on the front porch, if you live here in Vallarta Nayarit, you have chosen to rock on a terrazza in paradise! That old wood rocker is passe. The new, modern recliner is in! When you think of a recliner, don’t limit yourself to memories of your grandfather’s favorite chair. This traditional style is bulky and puffy with the wood lever on the side. It has two positions – open and closed. Although still available, today’s look is sleek and slim. New recliners no longer have the lever on the exterior of the chair. Instead, it is cleverly concealed on the inside. The width of the chair is also slimmer and the back higher. For smaller spaces, wall hugger recliners are a new option. One of my favorite styles is the pushback recliner because it is sleek and modern. To relax in the open position, just push on the arms, and press down with your back. With the chair in the upright position, it looks just like a standard chair – no lever. You can also add rock and glide motion option to the chair. If you have difficulty relaxing and falling asleep, a rocker recliner should have you off to la-la land in no time. Whereas the rocker mechanism is an arched track, the glider mechanism is a linear track. The motion of a glider is smoother. Many styles also have a swivel option - perfect for open area living spaces. This gives the convenience of turning the chair to the kitchen/dining or to the living/TV area depending on where the activity is happening. A well-made recliner should last about 25 years. Remember to buy for the future as well as for today. In ten years, what will be the shape of your knees, shoulders, hips, and back? Pulling on a lever or kicking in a footrest will put extra stress

on your body. If you have a little more room in your budget, a power recliner is a great solution. Unlike the traditional model, you can adjust a power recliner to the incline it feels the most comfortable. This gives so much more versatility to the chair. If the visibility of the cord is a problem, get a recliner with a battery pack. In my opinion, the battery pack is the way to go here in Vallarta Nayarit. With power surges in our electrical grids, the battery pack eliminates risk. You only need to charge the battery over night, and it will last for over 500 openings. As with any furniture, buying

from a manufacturer who uses the right materials and manufacturing processes is critical. Check for proper frame construction and quality cover material. Fabric should have a minimum 10,000 rub durability, and leather should be genuine leather, not vinyl. It’s essential to buy a brand name you know or from a company that you trust. Always ask to see a written warranty. You worked hard to relax in Vallarta Nayarit – take full advantage with a new, modern recliner.

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Fish at Isla de Mexcaltitan

here is no shortage of fish and seafood in Vallarta, that’s for sure. However, since the best fish and seafood is the freshest, I believe in eateries that are located inside major wholesale/retail fish-markets where they have a steady supply at hand, and never need to stock up more than they use, therefore avoiding wasteful spoilage, or worse, passing off yesterday’s catch as if today’s to unsuspecting customers. In Athens I used to favor the Odos Athinas market in the middle of the city; in Istanbul, Balikpazar, in epicentral Taksim; in Sydney, Australia, the iconic Fish Market, world’s third largest with its 35,000-square-meter premises. These and all other fish-markets worldwide dazzle with lavish arrays of impeccably fresh creatures of the sea, but what makes them attractive to retail shoppers is their in-house eateries that serve the same for consumption on-site. In Vallarta I choose to seek my fish-market meal at the modest (by comparison to Sydney) Mercado de Pescado in Cinco de Diciembre, not at all far from downtown, and

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doubly visit-worthy for a walkthrough the spectacular cemetery which is right across the street. Justly famous, floral and overdecorated, the cemetery is the final home of Vallarta’s most notable personages. The market itself has generous displays of everything for which the waters of the Pacific are famous, plus the tasty fare of Owner-Chef Daniella’s Isla de Mexcaltitan, named after the mid-river, Nayarit island from where she hails. Her menu offers all the usual suspects, from ceviche to shrimps à la whatever, but I go with the simplest, just a filet of fried fish. “What fish will it be?” I ask. “We’ll see,” she winks, and runs down to the market, rushing back in thirty seconds with a snow white slab of dorado (by coincidence, my favorite). She cooks it up in butter with browned garlic, fills out the plate with salad and rice and serves me with a big smile. It is a delicious and turns an ordinary lunch into a mini-feast. ISLA DE MEXCALTITAN Inside the Fish Market on Calle San Salvador Cinco de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta 322-137-9576

Sustainable Success Part 2/2

ontinuing our editorial journey on being sustainably productive, I have to first put this out there to other mompreneurs interested: go online and actually check out SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS by Kate Northrup. Some of the most heartening advice you could receive is to be found within her workshops and corresponding community. There is growing traction to be successful while being mindful of energy cycles, natural limits and principals of seasonality. Along those lines, the following are two principals I live by that may help you flourish sustainably.

Understanding seasonality was a huge breakthrough for me. Despite working in horticulture for many years and observing growth cycles full time, it took a while for these botanical lessons to become relevant to my personal productivity. I remember, back in the day, frequently feeling frustrated that “there weren’t enough hours in the day” to fulfill all of my professional, familial and personal goals. I wanted to be doing it all and feel fulfilled in every area at all times. Over time, I realized that there are times and seasons for all things, but over a timescale. Look at how a plant operates: it doesn’t sprout, grow, flower, fruit and set seed all at once. These activities unfold over a

timescale, in beautiful succession. Not only does the individual plant have its individual cycles, but these cycles exist within the larger cycles of the seasons. This realization helped me identify which goals were priorities, most appropriate for the present moment, and which could be deferred to when the circumstances were cultivated to sustain them. I gave myself permission to stage out my desires rather than feeling inadequate because I didn’t have time to juggle everything at once. However, this attitude is combined with a defined sense of Absolute Priorities, which are never scheduled for the future. This is because the future may never come and all we have is the present moment. Absolute Priorities are different for everyone. For my family, one such Absolute Priority is spending peaceful, uninterrupted, quality time together every single day. This entails time with pure attention, eye contact, touch, conversation and listening. Spending time together is not something to be deferred until “we have made it” or once we’ve hit the continued on page 21

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‘Well-Strung’ and Hollywood’s Ginny McMath at Incanto!

ell-Strung, a New York City based singing string quartet is now playing at Incanto. They derive their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with today’s pop favorites. Members Edmund Bagnell (1st violin), Chris Marchant (2nd violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello), and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) spend their time making new music and

touring internationally. Their worldwide popularity continues to soar, and they have consistently played to sold-out crowds in Vallarta season after season. Reserve early Jan. 30 - Feb. 28. Pianist David Troy Francis presents an evening with the music of George Gershwin in ‘george – gershwin reconsidered’ for one night only, Sat. Feb. 3 at 7pm. Mr.

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Francis is an esteemed concert pianist and recording artist, and the creator, composer, musical director and executive producer of the runaway smash hit musical BARK! He is also the creator/musical director for Incanto’s ‘Gospelicious’ Gospel Brunch. Next event, Sun. Feb. 11, at 12pm. Popular acoustic group Media Luna will present several shows in the main theater featuring their full band with Special Guest musicians. They play Flamenco, Rumba, Rock and Huapango in an exciting and very entertaining presentation, allowing audiences to ‘see’, as well as hear the music. Next show Mon. Feb. 5 at 7pm.

Hollywood’s Ginny McMath presents her first official ‘SaltAround-the-Rim’ tour at Incanto for three shows only, Feb. 8, 9 ,10. Ginny is an American actress, comedienne, singer, and voiceover personality best known for her TV work. She has a recurring role on the hit show, ‘The Middle’, and has guest starred on many shows from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to ‘Will and Grace’. She won a MAC award for her one-woman comedy show,’Mostly Dyed Blond’, and has starred in many regional and off-Broadway theater productions. She also created the role of Boo, and starred in the hit, ’Bark, The Musical’ which was the 2nd longest

running show to ever take L.A by storm. She will be accompanied by David Troy Francis at the piano. NYC cabaret veteran and funnyman Michael McAssey is back in the piano bar. He is one of cabaret’s busiest entertainers, having won a MAC Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist. He plays a vast repertoire of ballads and campy cabaret favorites, encouraging his audiences to gather ‘round the piano and sing along. He plays Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10pm-close. Classic stage comedy ‘Greater Tuna’, starring Ron Spencer and Tracy Parks is now playing through March. With twenty-two characters and forty-two costume changes played by just two actors, it’s a wild, fun ride to smalltown Tuna, TX, chock-full of eccentric characters with small minds and big hearts. Directed by Karen Baker. Everything from piano favourites, show tunes and gypsy flamenco to Bingo with Pearl and Salsa dancing/lessons can be found at Incanto. Every day of the week there is something to enjoy. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets online at www.IncantoVallarta.com Box Office hours are 9am to 11:30pm daily. Casual dining is always available. Happy Hour 2-6pm daily. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations.

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1. GALERIAS VALLARTA 1. CENTRAL BUS STATION 2 2. WALMART/SAMS CLUB 2. VERSALLES BUS STATION GOLFING 3. COSTCO 3. OLD TOWN BUS STATION 4. LACOURSE ISLA 1. PACIFICO GOLF 4. BUCERIAS BUS STATION 5. PLAZA CARACOL 5. INT’L AIRPORT - PVR 2. BAHIA GOLF COURSE 6. MEGA/ LA COMER BUCERIAS 3. LITIBU GOLF 7.COURSE WALMART NUEVO VALLARTA

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24. FOREVER SPRING MARKET 25. BUCERIAS ARTWALK 26. RIVIERA FARMERS MARKET 27.24. MARINA ARTISAN SPRING MARKET MARKET FOREVER 28.25. MOVIE + PICNIC ARTWALK BUCERIAS 29. RED CROSS 26. RIVIERA FARMERS MARKET 30. LOS ARCOS NATIONAL PARK

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June’s Annual Valentine’s Open House

ext Saturday and Sunday (February 10-11) June Rosen López will be having her annual Valentine’s Party and Open House, and you’re invited! In Mexico Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate friendship and love. Here we call it Día de la Amistad or Day of Friendship. June opens her home and gallery to celebrate friendship, uniting old friends and new friends to celebrate this special time. When you walk into June’s little haven in the midst of all the construction in this area, you immediately get a feeling of friendly warmth and exuberant creativity. Feel free to step into this comfortable and casual setting and enjoy delicious treats and wine. She will be showing a beautiful collection of hearts and new pieces influenced from her travels. June Rosen López is a local

jewelry designer who has been exhibiting in New York and Vallarta for over 40 years. It is a delightful experience to meet her and enter her home and see her completely hand wrought jewelry and wonderful unique designs. June’s Gallery is on the same street as the new pier on Francisca Rodriquez, but up the hill, on the corner of Pino Suárez and Francisca Rodriquez#200. Don’t miss this special event!

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Angeline Kyba Exhibition opens Thursday Feb. 8 from 6:30-9:30 Painting in Mexico

came to Vallarta in the 80s and took a boat over to Yelapa to interview Don Pépe, the grandson of Porfirio Díaz, the last dictator of México. He had come to Yelapa to find his roots, living in a small palapa with a dirt floor and a baño over a waterfall in the back, a hanging bed up in the toponco and sweet scented pink lilies up the path. He spoke mostly about yogurt and France and made good Turkish coffee and later I learned that his home was a refuge for women escaping their boyfriends in the night. He had a small daybed near the door and never asked questions, he just served his strong coffee in the morning. I spent the first night there on that bed since there was only one boat back to town and it had left in the early afternoon before the sea became rough. This is how it began. On my walk into town to get the next boat out I encountered a man on a horse who said he had a house for rent and I could rent from him, it would be cheaper than renting from a foreigner. Juan Cruz. We went up behind the main path and across a small stream and there it was, again there were pink sweet smelling lilies up a path leading to a palapa with plenty of light and a small palapa on the side, my studio. We shook hands and I had my first studio in Mexico. It was a relief and a revelation. My studios in Toronto had all been illegal, under threat by city hall and developers and they were also cold. Gentrification had artists moving further and further away until I finally found my studio in another country. I painted there for years and had a several different studios and I still paint images and figures and scenes from the years I spent pain-

ting from morning until my swim at the end of the day, building a body of work in the jungle. I painted portraits of people and animals. There is a burro on my invitation. I had wanted a burro when I had a studio up on the hill near the cemetery but burros were expensive. I painted them instead. Burros have appeared in art since biblical times and were connected symbolically to Christianity. The burro has been maligned in literature and made stubborn

ANGELINE KYBA EXHIBITION

Thursday, February 8 From 6:30-9:30 p.m. ANGELINE KYBA STUDIO Cuauhtémoc 635 (follow Guerrero) Phone 222-4238 Cel 044-322-147-0955

in the fables of Aesop and called an ass by Shakespeare. Yet the donkey is the symbol of the Egyptian god Ra. The Hindu goddess Kalaratri rides on a donkey. The Spaniards called the small donkey a burro and respected the burro for its loyalty and brought the burro to Mexico. Here we admire burros for their good looks, hard work and peaceful countenance. I now have my studio in Vallarta and I invite you to the opening of my show of recent works on Thursday, February 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at my studio at Cuauhtémoc 635 in downtown Vallarta. Simply follow the street Guerrero that changes to Cuauhtémoc in Gringo Gulch. Or come up the new bridge and steps over the Rio Cuale in the Rio Cuale Park then turn right. Kyba’s Studio gallery is open to visitors weekdays Monday to Friday from 12 to 5, please ring the bell to see work in progress. The National Geographic has reprinted Angeline Kyba’s portrait “Carmen”, her painting “Miriam “was selected for the prestigious Quinta Bienal de Monterrey, her painting “Besame “ is the cover for the book Erotic Journeys and her works are collected world wide.

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Film, Spirits, Music and Life At The 5th Festival Sayulita

he Riviera Nayarit extends an invitation to join in the magic of Sayulita during one of the most popular festivals in the region that celebrates life and presents the best of its culture. Sayulita Pueblo Mágico invites you to participate in the 5th edition of the Festival Sayulita, taking place from January 31 – February 4, 2018, a fusion of some of the finer things in life: music, food, art, and sports—all of it set against the spectacular

scenery of the Riviera Nayarit.   This event was born of magic, the inspiration of its creators and the support of the sui generis community that encourages culture, the arts and open-air activities, underscoring the bohemian atmosphere of this coastal town that has captured the fancy of visitors both domestic and international.    Besides an extensive program that includes art expos, cinema, dinner pairings, yoga, Stand Up Paddle, and activities for the kids,

the highlight of the event will the Jungle Live! with a stellar, worldclass musical lineup. “The festival has always represented a little bit of the ‘Sayula’ life,” said Gabbi Villarrubia.   One of the most important aspects of the event—besides the promotion of the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town)—was the fundraising for El Centro, which, as its name indicates, is a Community Center dedicated to creativity. “This is a place that brings together creative people, it’s a green space ideal

for sharing ideas and becoming inspired.”

The Program

Film: There will be 92 national and international films projected outdoors; 50 will be full-length features with 42 short films. Among them, Takeda, which speaks to the universality of being human through the eyes of a Japanese painter who adopted the culture from the heart of Mexico. Gastronomy: The best local restaurants will be present

with unique dinners paired with good mescal, artisanal beer, and wine.  Music: This is a must for the good life. There will be worldclass bands live on stage, among them The Dirty Heads, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich y Fussible, Mexican Juligans, Quiero Club y Rap and Sayulita’s Wave Collective.   Life: Expect bicycle races, yoga, Stand Up Paddle and other activities, including educational and artistic workshops (think photography) and camping.

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Whose Wives are They Anyway ? by Michael Parker

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COMEDY DINNER THEATRE FOR CHARITY DATES: FEB 27 & 28, MARCH 2, 4, 6 & 7, 2018 TIMES: 5 evening performances, 1 matinee on Sunday, March 4 LOCATION: Restaurante Langosta DIEZ, La Cruz Centro DONATION TICKET PRICE: front row table reserved 800 MXN, general table 600 MXN, theatre seating 300 MXN PROCEEDS GO TO: benefit Amigos de La Cruz de Huancaxtle, A.C.

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Fun on the

Billion-dollar bet by One & Only Resorts Mandarina is residential project, hotel in Riviera Nayarit

n international ultra-luxury resort operator is making a billion-dollar bet on a new oceanfront residential development in Nayarit, just north of the Pacific coast city of Puerto Vallarta. One & Only Resorts, owned by the Dubai-based company Kerzner International Holdings Ltd., is selling private homes in the US $1 billion Mandarina project, located around 50 kilometers or less than an hour’s drive from Puerto Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit. It is the first time that One & Only Resorts has put its brand on a residential project. Kerzner partners RLH Properties and RSC Development pre-sold the first branded residences late last year. A total of 55 residences make up the first phase of the project, which was designed by Arizona-based architect Rick Joy to incorporate the natural environment including jungle vegetation and cliffs which drop down to the Pacific Ocean. Each residence is priced between US $4 million and US $12 million. There is also a 108-room One & Only hotel. A later stage of development will add another section of residences and a second hotel as well as a beachfront polo field and an equestrian center. “The community that these people are buying into, they realize

that this is the last large tract of land,” said Ricardo Santa Cruz, CEO of RSC Development. “It’s very difficult to replicate, if you’re interested in this part of the country.” Santa Cruz began acquiring land for the Mandarina project in 2008. With backing from a private-equity firm in which Goldman Sachs was an investor, he eventually purchased properties owned by 58 families. The land was placed in a new company, RLH Properties SAPIB, and in 2015 shares in the company were sold to the public. The new development comes amid a construction boom that, since 2011, has increased the number of luxury hotel rooms in Mexico by 33%, according to lodging industry provider STR Inc. Last month, hotel chain Hilton announced that it was planning five new properties in Mexico, including a luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel in Cancún, Quintana Roo. One & Only has one property already in operation in Mexico, the luxury Palmilla resort in San José de los Cabos, Baja California Sur. It is also developing another property about 100 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta called Santa María de Xala.

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Riviera Nayarit Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com Cat Morgan is owner of RivieraNayaritFun.com and also NewEnergyConsciousness.com If you have any questions, comments or Riviera Nayarit news please contact her at Cat@CatMorgan.me

ey Everybody! I was wandering around Bucerias checking out some of the shops and enjoying the day saying hello to the friendly people that live here. Bucerias is so colorful and the energy around town feels vibrant! I was searching for a new leather computer bag and found a couple of good places in the Centro market place. I try to buy from local shops when I can. I stopped by the Huichol table in the Main Plaza. They are so talented in their bead work! I also enjoy all of the vendors that have their wares along Lazaro Cardenas. I have also noticed this season that there are a few more massage therapists on the playa. Massages in Bucerias are very affordable that it makes it easy to take care of your body. Pricing is only 200 to 250 pesos for a one hour massage! Please tip these therapists. As a certified massage therapist myself, I can assure you that massage is not easy work! Be sure to drink plenty of water before and after your massage to flush out the toxins. Water also helps your muscles not to feel as sore after deep tissue massage. During the evening at the Town Plaza the colorful lighting

comes on; taco vendors open their kitchens creating another fun vibe. The music brings people to life and the Bucerias evening partying begins! The Bucerias Art District along Lazaro Cardenas abounds with a huge variety of local artistic talent. Check out the Bucerias Art Walk every Thursday evening from 7-9pm and visit with the artists as you have a free glass of wine and perhaps an appy. Reminder the Forever Spring Market is every Wednesday, as well and the Bucerias Tianguis is yearround every Sunday. The Amigos de Bucerias A.C. is holding their next monthly breakfast meeting at 9:15 on Feb 3 at Delicias Mexicanas; a new location on Francisco I, Madero # 106. You do not need to be a member to join the meeting. The breakfast buffet is 120 pesos per person with the meeting to follow. They need a head count so please email amigosdeBuceriasAC@Gmail.com with the specific number of people and names, and if you are having breakfast. Mindy WColliss of Whip Lashed in Banderas Bay in Bucerias is receiving great reviews on her eyelash extensions from men and women

alike. These eyelash extensions are amazing; I love mine! Bye-bye mascara! I can swim and play all I want; wake up looking fabulous… They are perfect! I am having fun with a blue tint on the ends! Check out her FBook page for the testimonials. Thanks for tuning in this week! Bucerias has so much to offer during the high season. With the excellent selection of restaurants, live music/entertainment, a huge variety of local art and hospitality, as well as close to the airport, what’s not to love about beautiful Bucerias?! If you have any comments or questions please feel free to email me at: Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com AHO!

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Busing Mind Body

Banderas Bay Wellness Bruce Howells

Sarah Johanna

Bruce is a retired Canadian, who along with his wife Velma, took a “mulligan” on life and escaped the cold of Canada and settled in the Vallarta area. Fulfilling a retirement dream of not driving anymore, Bruce will use public transportation to tour the bay and tell his tales here. Tips and itineraries welcome. Email: busbanderasbay@gmail.com

Sarah Johanna is a freelance writer and researcher. At the beginning of 2017, she left her typical New York City life to travel and gain insight into how we relate to the natural world. Sarah manages Haus of Healing, a travel and lifestyle blog.

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Destination: Trip Interrupted

ost mornings I walk to Mega, buying fresh ingredients (and maybe a few beers) from which my wife creates fabulous meals and desserts. On this particular morning I arrived back from the store with my bag of groceries, entered the elevator and off I went to the sixth floor. Suddenly, there was total darkness, a loud clunk and a jerk as the elevator ground to a halt. Power Failure! I was trapped in an elevator! Alone! It’s really dark in a broken elevator. Where were the emergency lights? Should I stand or sit? Not the first time the power has gone out in our building, I was not panicking yet. As well as dark, it was also quiet. No noise from outside. Did anyone even know I was here? Debating if I should yell for help in English or Spanish, I put my groceries down and performed a mental inventory, estimating my chances of survival trapped in a dark, claustrophobic metal box. My stash comprised; a one liter bottle of cold Bud beer (thirty pesos, twist off), two liters warm Pepsi, a steak and a few veggies. I assumed I could survive a few days, but realistically, I should drink the beer first as it would taste best cold and the Pepsi was always going to be warm; same logic for the steak and vegetables. Veggies were never going to taste good so would leave them for desperate times. My long term survival plan was established, now to alert someone. I opted for yelling HELP in English. I had my cell phone but no time. I could still receive calls, there was hope. Using the light on my phone I located the emergency button. Yeah, I was saved.

The alarm sounded disappointingly like a beeping smoke detector with a low battery. I considered opening the beer at that point while it was still cold. No panic yet. I debated the merits of holding my finger on the emergency button or establishing a SOS pattern. I alternated between both as well as yelling and checking the temperature of the beer. Finally, someone answered, telling me maintenance was on their way. Then, everything was quiet again. It wasn’t the warm fuzzy rescued feeling I was expecting. Who was coming, an elevator repair specialist or a local maintenance guy, and when? Why was it so silent? Where was my rescuer? Was the beer still cold? I managed to pry the doors apart slightly but it was still dark so I reasoned I was stuck between floors; no escape that way. Suddenly, the lights were on. The elevator did not budge. Something to do with the slightly open doors perhaps? I secured the doors and it lurched upwards. Yeah! Then it headed down. It opened on the first floor. I grabbed my groceries and hastily exited my “tomb of death”. I noticed several residents in the parking lot gazing in the opposite direction and no one observed my daring escape. I sprinted up the stairs, past the second floor before tiring and considered leaving the vegetables and Pepsi behind. Using my years of athletic training I blocked out the pain, and walked to freedom, escaping a harrowing nightmare trapped in a Mexican elevator. Total time trapped, fifteen Mexican minutes. My wife did not even notice me missing. The beer was still cold, but it wasn’t noon yet.

When in Doubt Find Nature

orcing myself into nature and all its glory has always been my go-to habit if I am feeling a little off. Not only are there amazing physical benefits to putting yourself in the salty sunny air, or wandering through a green forest, but it can help you reflect on everything going on inside your head without the distraction of people and the chaos of daily life. This past month, Sayulita got BUSY. There are so many cars, golf carts, and buses driving around town that it can feel like the tourist hot spot everyone says it has become. The sidewalks became congested with people, the restaurants are so busy they spill out onto the already crowded sidewalks, and life in this little town has become a bit too close to what I was trying to leave behind when I left the states. I have lived here in the off season and know that even with the rain and the humidity, the town can be much more enjoyable when it gets its sleepier, quieter, energy back. Until Sayulita empties out, I realized it was important for me to find outlets that will allow me to feel that same calm I love about this place. On top of needing some quiet time due to high season, I also started a new online job. My life went from occasional freelance writing to fulltime hours at the coworking space in a matter of weeks. As grateful as I am to have a more stable income, I also lost a lot of beach time in the process. Thinking I would kill two birds with one stone, I decided to take a hike that would lead me across the beach and into the jungle. I had heard about the path going up and around the rocks on the North end of the beach, eventually taking you through the jungle and all the way to San Pancho. More recently, there had been a lot of talk about it being blocked off due to a new property owner. I couldn’t get a clear answer so I decided to try it. Hiking the beach itself took a good

After you come through to the other side of the path a long stretch of sand is in view half hour or more and when I got to the rocks I could see a private property. From the looks of it, there was still a fairly clear path up the rocks and around to the other side. I went as far as I could before there seemed to be a little fence blocking my way. I stopped for a while thinking this view was as good as any, and I was alone by now. Within minutes I made a friend who had gotten a little lost but pointed me towards another set of trails on the public side of the wooden post fence. He set me on my way in the right direction and I eventually found the path down the other side of the point, through the jungle, and onto a beautiful, very clean, and barely populated beach. There is even a little cove of a beach just before the greater stretch of sand that can be accessed from a narrow trail or through a small tunnel in the rocks. I was in heaven. Soaking up some vitamin D and letting my thoughts wander, I decided to stay where I was at and not even venture to the far end of this beach to find the route to San Pancho. Since my hike, I have gone back

golden years. For many the logic of making money at the expense of “spending time” together was under the assumption that they could luxuriate together once they were financially secure. And for many this gamble resulted in broken families and lost opportunities. For me, time does not equal money, it has more value, and here’s why. Money has an in-built elasticity to it – it comes, goes, and comes again. Time, as we experience it, has a linearity to it. It is a one way arrow from the

There was no one in sight at the small cove again and walked farther down the beach. There is indeed a fence blocking the next path that takes you to San Pancho on the far end but it is still a nice if you want to extend your trek. If you are looking for a great day hike that ends in a beach day, check out this path. However, there were definitely some steeper and more narrow parts. If you are not regularly active, this might be a bit difficult for you. In that case, walk the beach down to the first point and skip the hike around to the other side. Even in the busy season, there are still far fewer beachgoers down at the far North end so you can still get some peace and quiet.

On your way into the jungle you can see a glimpse of the beach on the other side continued from page 13 cradle to the grave. Therefore, while making money is important, for us it does not equal quality time with the ones we love. That is our reason for making family time an Absolute Priority. But really my point is to define your Absolute Priorities and to not defer them. For me, as long as I remember these 2 principals, Recognizing seasonality with my to do lists and life goals and Honoring my Absolute Priorities above all else …everything else falls into place.

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“McCartney”* Jeremy Wright’s tribute to Paul McCartney & The Beatles Merv Buchanan merv@uvs.com Not only is Sir Paul McCartney a founding member of The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history, he is also half of the most successful and prolific song writing team of all time. Together with John Lennon, he has published over 180 songs. More than Leiber & Stoller, Bacharach & David, or any of the other famous song writing teams. And with versions by more than 2,200 artists, from Molly Hatchet to Ray Charles, the song “Yesterday” is the most covered song in history. Inducted into The Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, McCartney is the recipient of 18 Grammy awards and has placed 32 songs at #1 on The Billboard Hot 100. Heavily influenced by early American Rock and R'n'B music, he is proficient on guitar, drums and piano. But his favourite instrument is his Hoffner bass, which he plays left handed, often emulating the styles of his heroes, Motown's James Jamerson and Beach Boy Brian wilson. Paul McCartney has continued to be a successful and influential musician long after the The Beatles disbanded. His albums, both solo and with the group Wings, have sold in the millions. His concert tours have drawn huge crowds all

over the world, including 184,000 to a concert in Rio, the largest paid concert attendance in history. Not bad for guy who can't read music! Jeremy Wright is a brilliant young entertainer, based in Toronto, Canada, who has the uncanny ability to morph into Paul McCartney, seeming at will. And he doesn't just look like the famous music star, he also plays piano, guitar, drums and a Hoffner bass, left handed of course. He also has the voice and style and panache to complete the picture. Years of performing in rock bands, stage

plays and on concert tours has helped Jeremy hone his skills as a musician and singer, much to the delight of audiences across Canada, the US, the Bahamas and The Cayman Islands. Jeremy brings his McCartney show to Banderas Bay for an exclusive, one night, dinner show at The Luna Lounge, in Bucerias, on Thursday, February 8th. Find out more about his show at www.lunaloungebucerias.com and elsewhere here in The Tribune. *Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.

A registered Mexican charity providing a nurturing family environment for 45 at-risk children and youth of all ages supported entirely through private donations and self-sustaining initiatives. Attend an event and find out how YOU can make a difference!

HUMANITARIAN TOUR & BRUNCH Every Tuesday at 10am Tour the home and enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by the Corazón Family. RSVP jean.jewell@hotmail.com

For more information please call Jean Jewell at 224 3558 Fundación Corazón de Niña A.C. Calle San Luis Potosi #355, Colonia Primero de Mayo, Puerto Vallarta FB Corazón de Niña www.fundacioncorazon.mx admin@corazondenina.mx For more information please call 322 888 1999

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una Lounge Bucerias has some phenomenal dinner shows coming up for the months of February and March. Experience an evening at the North Shore’s favorite venue as you enjoy a fantastic dinner and an exciting musical tribute performance. Each Luna Lounge show is performed by world-class musicians paying tribute to popular music that we have enjoyed through the years. Continuing each Tuesday and Wednesday night, you’ll crack up with ‘The Crazy Bitches’ who are back this season with brand new music, spectacular costumes and side-splitting humor. After a tasty meal from the grill, Miss Diva Divine and her gals will entertain you with funny musical parodies and adult comedy starring celebrities like, Celine Dion, Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and more! First up in February is Matt Cage, an multi-award winning Elvis champion, who has appeared in Vegas as a headliner in ‘All Shook Up: A Tribute to the King’ at Planet Hollywood. Toronto based,

entertainment Phenomenal Dinner Shows Continue in February and March at Luna Lounge Bucerias

Matt has brought the music and persona of Elvis to theatres, festivals, plays and televisions across the US and Canada. Matt’s first show at Luna Lounge

Bucerias was impressive, that he was asked to return for two more performances. He will present an encore of ‘Elvis: The Early Years’ on Thursday, February 1 and

will return on Friday, February 2 with a debut of ‘Elvis: The Vegas Years.’ You don’t need to be a die-hard Elvis fan to love this guy’s shows. Matt Cage is the ultimate Elvis tribute performer! Coming up on Saturday, February 3 is the beautiful, musical troubadour, Jackie Bristow, who with a gorgeous voice and guitar has opened for stars like Marc Cohn, B.J. Thomas, Bonnie Raitt and Art Garfunkel, to name a few. Jackie hails from New Zealand and Australia and has a gritty honesty about her performance. Come hear this musical wonder as she takes you on a pleasant journey with her songs and stories. Original, professional and heartwarming, you will love Jackie Bristow! On Sunday and Monday, February 4 and 5, Canadian singer/guitarist, Will Chalmers presents ‘Solitary Man’ a tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. You’ll hear classics like “Cracklin’ Rose,” “Sweet Caroline” and many, many more! Last year, the Luna Lounge

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audience loved this show, so it’s been brought back for two nights. The 4th is sold out, but there are still a few tickets for Monday, February 5. And on Thursday, February 8, come see the debut of ‘The Music of Paul McCartney and The Beatles,’ presented by Jeremy Wright. You’ll hear “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “Twist and Shout” and “Hey, Jude,” along with many other favorites! This music is a timeless treasure and you’ll enjoy how Jeremy brings it to life in his fantastic show! In February, you’ll also see Memories of Motown Feb 9 and 10, Johnny Cash Feb 11, The Blues Brothers Feb 15, Celine Dion Feb 18, Eric Clapton Feb 22 and ZZ Top Feb 25. And in March, come see Lou Armstrong Mar. 1, Miss Conception Mar. 3, Patsy Cline Mar. 4, Bon Jovi Mar. 8, Bryan Adams Mar. 11, Aretha Franklin Mar. 15, St. Patrick’s Day Show Mar. 17 and Kenny Rogers Mar. 22. Please check out www.lunaloungebucerias.com for more information about shows and tickets. You’ll want to bring your friends and guests along with you to the North Shore’s best venue!

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e work with DIF President Candelaria Tovar de Dávalos, the government’s social services agency to identify those in need. The Jay Sadler Project has worked with the American Legion Post 14, Navy League of Vallarta and various Rotarys on community relations projects in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to public organizations we also provide necessary resources to improve various institutions in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area. These include day care centers, senior citizen homes and schools for the disabled, deaf, public schools in rural areas and other private charitable institutions. Providing building maintenance, repairs and install playgrounds in the community. Go to www.jaysadlerproject.com website. Click on Projects 2017 for details on the December projects and other previous projects. The Jay Sadler Project was started five years ago to help the community in general. In 2016 we completed 18 projects, 2017 we did more than 30 projects. Over 100 projects in total have been undertaken. We will be updating our success monthly with more details. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact us on our website. Donations are tax deductible through the Foundation Punta de Mita. http://fundacionpuntademita.org/en/

Completed Projects December 2017 1. San Juan de Diego Extended Assisted Living Facility With the assistance of a Yoga Retreat Group on December 21, 2017. Repairing the roof over the laundry room, cement repairs to the interior and painting. 2. Ignacio Lopez Rayon SchoolColonia Aramara, Puerto Vallarta Repairing building exterior of the school and painting. 3.Higuera Blanca Elementary School - Punta de Mita School repairs to the water supply for the bathrooms. There was no water to the bathrooms before. The children would have to use a small bucket of water to flush the toilets. This included 7 toilets, 1 urinal, 4 sinks, pumps, water lines repaired,

flushing controls for all 7 toilets, drainage for the sinks and installed an outside faucet. Repairs to the water holding tanks and painting. 4. Aurora Recreation Center Installed 2 free standing poles plus a volleyball net and balls in the basketball court. Continued ongoing maintenance of 2 soccer fields, basketball court and playground. 5. Vista Hermosa Had a back-hoe level the back part of the park. Removed trash on the sidewalk to clean up the front. Moved soccer goal post from the opposite end of the playground to create a buffer so the young children will not get hit by a ball. 6. Regional Hospital Team Irma Guzman Roblyer, Donna Wong and Dennis Rike delivered packets of Toilet Paper, Soap, Toothbrush & Toothpaste and Shampoo on behalf of the JSP and American Legion 7. Children’s Cancer Screen Center Installed barb wire security on existing wall. There have been a couple of break in’s. Replaced glass in the door, insulation to sound proof the office of the Psychologist and covered with a large banner of various Disney Characters. Supported Malecon event to raise the awareness of Cancer. Various women donated their pony tails. Women from local CANICA group raised money selling various food items. 8. IMSS (Mexico Social Services Health Care System) Posada for Patients with Kidney problems. Attended and donated blender for patient raffle. It was very emotional to watch certain couples dance close to each other as if this may be their last dance together. 9. Projecto Busca un Amigo Estancia Sabrina Day care center for children with disabilities. Repaired roof interior and painted the main meeting room. 10. Catholic Church Lo de Marcos San Marcos Evangelista - Jalisco Repair of Basketball Court Wall – Installed 6 Foot cyclone fence

old on to your wigs because on February 18 because you’re in for the years most hilarious charity fundraiser of the year! The 4th Annual What A Drag show fundraises for the Banderas Bay Women´s Shelter this February 18 at Teatro Vallarta Theater. Straight men are standing up against domestic violence by competing in a drag show for ‘Ms. What A Drag’. The master of ceremonies is Hedda Lettuce who performs at Act II Theater with guest appearances from Kim Kuzma who performs at the Palm and Freddie Alva of Chichuhua. Routinely sold out, this year Mayor Davalos arranged for the shelter to use the Teator Vallarta to ensure everyone gets a chance to attend. The shelter has been operational for three years and has sheltered over 50 families that have had to flee life threatening situations from an abusive spouse/father. They arrive at the shelter with little more than the clothes on their backs. Often they arrive scared, hungry and dirty. It is not uncommon for the children to be suffer from malnutrition and parasites. The families are given a safe haven, food, clean clothes and allowed to rest in a peaceful environment before meeting with a social worker. Often because of

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safety reasons, the children must be home schooled. The mothers learn to cook, sew, how to use computers, and other marketable skills such as manicures. After several months of stabilizing their lives and counseling them on maneuvering thru life with their families, they leave the shelter to start a safe new life. If you would like to be a sponsor at the $3,000 peso, $6,000 peso

Int’l Charro Championships All Weekend

rom February 1-4 you are invited to experience one of Mexico’s most treasured past times – the Charro! This weekend is the 7th Gran Charro Arena Vallarta International Event in Arena Vallarta. Charro is Mexico’s National Sport, and was awarded the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation by UNESCO in 2016, the Charreria, or Charro is a celebration of the traditional Mexican cowboy lifestyle. Both men and women compete in rodeo style events, wearing colorful Mexican cowboy costumes. The horsemen show off their lasso ability and dance their horses to live Mariachi, the mood is festive and the level of skill is impressive. Years of training make this event art, sport, and an extension of the culture that is Charreria. This year’s championship will feature over 35 teams including ten from the United States. This event

features 25 national teams and 10 US teams in fabulous displays of artistry and skill. Each team is made up of men dressed in traditional clothing who compete in nine different challenges demonstrating their skills at horse training and commands, roping of horses and livestock, speed challenges bull riding, and bareback bronco riding. The woman’s teams are made up of 8 to12 women dressed in ornate Adelita dresses compete in the Escaramuza, performing a variety of precision techniques while riding sidesaddle. Arena Vallarta and the 7th International Charro Championship is an excellent day of family entertainment with thousands of local and foreigner visitors. Located about 20 minutes outside Puerto Vallarta at Arena Vallarta, the event is open to nationals and visitors alike. Tickets are from $100 - $150

or $9,000 peso level contact Ray Vallarta at Starboard Yachts. For tickets to this event on Sunday, February 18 contact Freda at 221-5180 or message their facebook page What A Drag Puerto Vallarta. Tickets are $1000 p donation for vip reception and preferred seating for the 8:00 pm show, or $600 p donation for reserved general admission, or $300 p donation for gallery.

Schedule of Events Thursday February 1 – 12:00 Hacienda Serena Opening Ceremonies February 1- 3 – Arena Vallarta Rodeo competitions Friday, February 2 – 11:00pm Malecon Traditional Malecon parade – starting in front of Rosita Hotel to the Zoo Bar Saturday, February 3 – 10:30pm Arena Vallarta Jaripeo Dance – Live music and Agricultural Fair Sunday, February 4 – Arena Vallarta Finales and Raffle for a new car Closing Ceremonies

pesos per day, children under 10 are free with an adult. MC’d in both Spanish and English, it is a time of festivity with plenty of food, music and revelry – a wonderful way to enjoy a truly Mexican event. Visit arenavallarta.com/en/ for more information on the event including directions and where to purchase tickets.

“SOLITARY MAN”* The Will Chalmers Tribute To Neil Diamond Merv Buchanan merv@uvs.com

or Neil Diamond fans, listening to his “Hot August Night” concert album is almost a religious experience. With a pair of headphones, the listener is there on the stage with him. He is an internationally recognized star with a long and illustrious career that continues today. Since the 1960s, from “Cracklin' Rosie”, to “Sweet Caroline”, he has had 11 number one hits, selling more than 120 million copies. His song “I'm a Believer” was a top 10 hit for The Monkees, “Red Red Wine” a major country hit for Tom T. Hall and a world-wide hit for U.K. reggae group UB40. But his highly personal “Solitary Man” remains Diamond's favourite. A fact not lost on Canadian singer/guitarist Will Chalmers. Collingwood Ontario based Will Chalmers, who has been performing his “Solitary Man” tribute to Neil Diamond for 15 years, says “it's the enduring popularity of Diamond's music that makes the show so popular, not my performance”. “After all these years, I'm still trying to master the guitar”. “I

won't be doing an Eric Clapton tribute any time soon that's for sure”. Will loves to get an audience clapping and singing along. His natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, flawless replication of his singing voice and relaxed stage presence captivates audiences wherever he performs. He just nails it. The response from Neil Diamond fans to the Solitary Man show is an experience to behold. Some fans have difficulty accepting the fact that Will really isn't the famous star. But Will is friendly and personable and fans approach him with ease. And he is always happy to meet and greet them after his shows and welcome their comments. Truly a talented and dedicated entertainer. Will appears at El Rio BBQ, in Paso Ancho, on February 3rd , at The Luna lounge, in Bucerias, on February 4th and 5th and at La Pina Colada, in Guayabitos, on February 6th., before travelling to Mazatlan for more shows. More info is available on the venue web sites and elsewhere in this publication. *Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.

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f you have an event you’d like to include here, please email editor@ vallartatribune.com. Non-profit/ community events are listed free of charge. For a calendar of all events visit vallartatribune.com/eventos Tuesdays – Malecon Sculpture Tour from 9-11am Meet the artists, learn about the sculptures that line the Malecon and support the local library. Starts in front of the Millennium Sculpture (in front of MacDonalds) Wednesdays – Vallarta Artwalk from 6-10pm through 13 galleries in Centro. See advertisement for more details. Thursdays – Evening Malecon Sculpture Tour. Starts at 6pm at

Galeria Pacific on Aldama in Centro and ends at Demetro Galeria across from Lazaro Cardenas Park. Sunday January 28 – February 4 San Blas International Migratory Bird Festival San Blas is undoubtedly one of the top migratory and endemic bird watching areas on the continent. Several artistic and cultural activities revolving around the birds will be held during the festival, as well as tours along the traditional observation routes. January 31 – February 4 Sayulita Festival A fusion of some of the finer things in life: music, food, art, and sports— all of it set against the spectacular scenery of the Sayulita.

Christ Church by the Sea

Worldwide Anglican Communion- Parish of the Diocese of Western Mexico

“Celebrating 10 years at the same location” Services held each Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 4 years to 12 years English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress Christ Church by the Sea has always welcomed people from all walks of life and denominations. We are open to all race creeds political and sexual orientation. Christ Church by the Sea has been serving Puerto Vallarta for 17 years supporting schools, teaching English language, serving the hospitals with layettes for the new born, serving in prison ministry and the handicapped schools Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd. Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Questions? Father Jack Wehrs e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 229 1129

Web site: www.christchurchbythesea.com Complimentary parking at Sixt Rental Car

More events can be found at www.vallartatribune.com Thursday February 1-4 7th Annual Charro Championships – Over 30 teams compete in various Charro events at the Arena Vallarta in El Colorado - 20 minutes past the airport heading towards San Sebastian. Held in English and Spanish. More information and tickets available at http://arenavallarta.com/ Friday, February 2 The ChacalArt Residency Dinner and Art Auction at the Beach Club, Marina Chacala at 5pm-7pm for 500 pesos. Saturday, February 3 ChacalArt public exhibition from 9am to 1pm in the Chacala Plaza between Mingo’s & Chac Mool, free to everyone. For more info: https:// www.chacalart.org/2018-invitees

Wednesday February 14 Open your Heart Gala - Fundraiser for Corazon de Niña. Marriott Resort at 6pm Tickets 1500mx www.fundacioncorazon.mx for more details. Friday, February 16 Shabbat Services presented by the Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community at 6:30 PM as Casa Carmen, on Calle Jesus Langarica. Volunteers are needed. A special Israeli / Mediterranean dinner will be served following the service. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 13, to: helth1@ sbcglobal.net Sunday, February 18 What a Drag - The hottest ticket in town to benefit the Banderas Bay Shelter. Now in it’s 4th year, it will be bigger and better than ever. It has

been moved to Teatro Vallarta to accommodate everyone who wants to attend. Tickets from from $300$1000 pesos. https://www.facebook. com/whatadragvallarta/ Friday, February 23 - 25 Annual San Pancho Music Festival is held at the Plaza del Sol featuring regional, national and international artists on two alternating stages that provide continuous entertainment. 5pm each day. Saturday, February 24 Annual Chili Cook Off -Vote for your favourite chili, live music, raffle prizes and more in support of local charities. $250 peso admission includes order of riblets, drink and all you can eat chili. 1-5pm at El Rio BBQ & Bar in Paso Ancho.

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exico is known throughout the world for its pottery; what a lovely ‘recuerdo’ to take home! From a simple clay bowl to exquisitely hand-painted plates, the Marsol Market has just the right piece for you. Lizards made of tin cavort over a table laden with vases, cups, crosses and much more in every colour, shape, and size. Everything will be carefully wrapped to fit in that last corner of your suitcase. The indigenous Huichol people from our neighboring state of Nayarit make extraordinary pieces of art using tiny glass beads that are secured with beeswax.

Skulls, jaguars and sacred deer are favored subjects to become a focal point in your home; hours and hours are spent making each piece. You may find Hilario, resplendent in his native Huichol clothing - heavily embroidered cotton - completing his latest masterpiece. Leather handbags and wallets; hand painted clothes and fresh bread; jewelry for every budget and paintings done in oil and acrylic. Flowers made from corn husks and hearts to wear around your neck and in your ears…Valentine’s Day is coming! The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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re you losing your hair? If you are and want to keep what’s left and grow even more – despite your age – go and see Ricardo Mazcal. He has developed a number of products to reduce and reverse hair loss and sometimes even return your hair colour to its original! Kim has made her most delectable dessert yet: An apple bread pudding with brandy sauce. This hearty addition will be available during weeks of high humidity (like now) when angel food cake is impossible to make. Kim’s sticky buns sell out quickly so come early. Having trouble figuring out what to take to the next

party? Alcohol is always good – a bottle of wine or spirits to be consumed then or later – it will never go to waste and can always be ‘gifted forward’. But, please don’t hand over a plastic bag to your host! Spend some time in Pat’s Pandemonia Boutique and find the exact wine bag for the occasion – the choice of patterns is huge. Lots of seasonal choices and if that’s not appropriate, there are always ‘beachy’ themes in bright, happy colors. Round out the gift giving with a new apron! See Bill Kelly from the Fabulous Fabric Fellows Boutique; he’ll be happy to model!

Our resident artists have studio space available for painters! Find Edwige, Barb or Mari for more information. Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town Vallarta.

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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

W Why Save a Starfish? By John Warren n old man was walking on the long, beach by the Blue Chairs in the early morning last Sunday and noticed that it was covered with thousands of starfish that had been washed up there by the storm the night before. A small boy was walking slowly towards him and stooping down every step and throwing a starfish back into the water. “Excuse me”, the old man said, “but what are you doing with the starfish?” “ I’m throwing them back into the ocean because they can’t get back by themselves and when the sun gets higher they will die.” “But there are thousands of them on the beach,” said the old man, “I’m afraid that you won’t be able to make much of a difference.” The boy bent down, picked up another starfish and hurled it into the waves. Then he turned, smiled and said to the man “I made a difference to that one.” A similar story happens at the Bay of Banderas Women’s Shelter, somewhere in Puerto Vallarta. It’s the small boy in the story and women and children who have been abused and threatened with death are the starfish. According to a survey in 2016 by the National Institute of Statistics “Of the 46.5 million women aged 15 and over who reside in Mexico, it is estimated that 30.7 million of them (66.1%) have suffered at least one incident of emotional, economic, physical violence, sexual or discrimination in school, work, community or family.” In Jalisco, where we are, the number is three out of four. Violence against women is part of the culture here. Many women who suffer the physical, economic, sexual and psychological abuse have very few places to turn to for help. It is often accepted and condoned by a woman’s family, her friends, her church and the civil institutions charged with her protection. Consequently only 2%

of the women who are terrorised ask institutions for help, 9% complain to authorities and almost all do nothing…they just accept the situation for them and their children. The mission of Compassion for the Family Inc., which runs the women’s shelter here, is to provide an immediate, temporary and life saving environment and to provide the basic needs for women and their children who are the victims of domestic violence. The shelter works to ensure that the victims and survivors of domestic violence receive ongoing emotional support through counseling services and that they reach their goals for safety and self-sufficiency by providing various programs and services. These include education, referrals, assistance in the court process, obtaining employment, transportation, and housing. Mothers accepted by the shelter who live in town have an average of three children but those who come from indigenous societies have an average of five. The families stay in the shelter between three and six months but there is room for only six families at one time. It is a true example of “The Boy And The Starfish” story. You might not be able to change the world but you can change a small part of it for someone. Please check out www.compassionforthefamilymx.org to learn more and to make a donation. The International Friendship Club (IFC) throws some starfish back into the ocean each month with a monthly cheque to the Women’s Shelter of Banderas Bay and to about twenty other charities around Puerto Vallarta. Details of the club’s financial help and social programs such as lectures, Spanish lessons, social bridge and visits to restaurants can be found at www.ifcvallarta.com or by visiting the office/clubhouse. It is located upstairs, above the HSBC on Insurgentes at the bridge over the Rio Cuale.

ell that was a strange weather day for us last Thursday and we didn’t see too many people at the Marina market that evening. Hope we have more visitors this coming Thursday evening. Be sure and come by to visit us. You can find us at the Olas Altas Farmers Market each Saturday from 9:30 am until closing at 2:00 pm. The market is located in Lázaro Cárdenas Park. This is in addition to our presence at the Marina Art & Market each Thursday from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Be sure to come by and say hello. You can pick up one of our special “Kiss my Mutt” t-shirts, a gorgeous 2018 calendar or even a special bag made locally by our friend Lisa Love. All these items and a few other goodies can be yours for a small donation which helps support our rescue efforts. Your donations are always welcome

and needed! We have scheduled tours to our sanctuary, by reservation only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have your own transportation, please let us know. To reserve a spot on a tour, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and if going to the sanctuary, please feel free to bring treats for the staff as they truly appreciate it. Those items we ALWAYS need include: collars and leashes; toys and more toys! both stuffed and hard plastic (no soft plastic as they can chew off pieces and swallow); large towels; blankets; sweaters and coats; post-surgical cones (both the cone shaped and donut inflatable ones). Our rescues are now fed a total raw diet so please refrain from bringing any dog food or treats, but we do have healthy homemade treats available (at

cost) for the dogs when you visit the sanctuary. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. There are photos and also individual albums of our rescues as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $2,000 pesos. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com to obtain an adoption application. To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/. You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at the Olas Altas Farmers Market, the Marina Art & Market or at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro. Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv. com/home or on Facebook.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...SPIRIT by Janice Gonzalez

pirit is a unique Viszla mix between 2-3 years of age and weighing 38.5 pounds. This breed is notable for being a loyal companion and Spirit is just that. He adores all the attention he gets from his people. He has a medium energy level and gets along fine with female dogs. Spirit is not a fan of felines, however. He has been neutered, dewormed and vaccinated and he is now available for adoption. If a loyal companion is just what you are looking for, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Spirit.

The Rest of Your Life?

ave you ever thought about what it would be like to live in PV for a week, a season or the rest of your life? And where you might like to live? The Home Tours, run by the International Friendship Club (IFC) will give you a peek at some of the beautiful homes that are perched high in the hills of Conchas Chinas, clinging to the cliffs above Banderas Bay or nestled behind high walls and surrounded by gardens close to the market in the colonia of Emiliano Zapata. The tours run every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and start from the Sea Monkey Restaurant, located on Aquiles Serdan on the beach, at 10:30. Seating on our

comfortable, air-conditioned buses is limited, so it’s best to buy your tickets a day or so before online at www.ifctoursforvallarta.com or at our office which is at the northeast corner of Insurgentes where the bridge crosses the River Cuale. For details about IFC go to www.ifcvallarta.com Tours last about three hours and require the ability to walk on cobbled streets and to climb quite a few stairs. You will enjoy the commentary of our knowledgeable docents who will be able to answer all your questions about the homes, life in Puerto Vallarta and the International Friendship Club (IFC). The tour costs $600 pesos

and all of the profits are used by the IFC to support its cleft palate program and to provide financial help to about 20 charities here in Puerto Vallarta.

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